Akon and Ne-Yo will headline this year’s ‘R&B Night’ on Friday 22nd December. They join 50 Cent, UB40 and The Original Wailers and Trojan Sound System who have already been announced.
World Tennis League (WTL) has announced Akon and Ne-Yo will join the incredible entertainment line-up heading to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena later this year.
They will headline a special ‘R&B evening’ concert on Friday 22 December, with their performances closing out an entertaining day of play from some of the world’s top tennis players.
A globally renowned singer, songwriter and producer, Akon has wowed audiences worldwide with his unique blend of R&B, hip-hop and pop music for decades. He has also received numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including several Billboard Music Awards.
Alongside current hits including Right Now (Na Na Na), Lonely and I Wanna Love You, Akon’s discography includes a Grammy win for his collaboration with Eminem on the hit single, Smack That.
The R&B evening sees a reunion for Akon and Ne-Yo, with the duo set to share the same stage at Etihad Arena following their 2011 collaboration with David Guetta on the chart-topping single, Play Hard.
For Ne-Yo, his star has continued to rise since his introduction to the mainstream in the early 2000s, writing Let Me Love You, a number one pop hit for Mario. His accolades include three Grammy awards, winning his first in 2007 for Best Contemporary R&B album, Because of You. His smash-hit single, Miss Independent saw him earn two more Grammys, including Best R&B song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Commenting on the announcement, Rajesh Banga, Chairman of World Tennis League, said: “When it comes to R&B music, Akon and Ne-Yo are two of the biggest names to grace the world stage, producing some of the iconic global hits that still resonate with international audiences to this day.
“With a list of chart-topping singles, including their blockbuster hit ‘Play Hard’ in collaboration with David Guetta, we are delighted to have Akon and Ne-Yo performing at this year’s edition of the World Tennis League – it promises to be an unforgettable night of entertainment for our fans.”
Tickets are on sale now and are available from etihadarena.ae. For more upcoming concerts, check out our DSCVR Guide.
DSCVR: Akon and Ne-Yo added to World Tennis League entertainment lineup. @etihadarena.ae @worldtennisleague
